Brush down
/brʌʃ daʊn /B2
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1. To remove dirt, dust, or debris from a surface or object using a brush.
- She brushed down her coat after coming inside from the dusty street.
- After the hike, he had to brush down his boots to get rid of the mud.
2. To smooth or groom something, often hair or fabric, with a brush.
- The groom brushed down the horse before the show.
- He had to brush down his suit to remove lint and wrinkles before the meeting.
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